Not really, the Purolator is a pretty well known filter and that's what I have in mine right now. Don't know what shape it's in and how well it lasted, but will in less than 3k. Advanced Auto Parts is where I got mine. From what I heard, and this is just hearsay, the quality of Fram products aren't as good as they used to be. Especially the oil filters. Also, I don't blame Ford for not putting them in there from the factory. You can't blame them for wanting to cut cost. Sure it's a fairly inexpensive item, but as many as they would have to dish out, the cost would add up in no time. A few bucks every so often for piece of mind that your getting clean air is worth it to me.

Yes, I agree on that note. Guess you have to be really into cars and do your research to find out lil secrets like this. As I mentioned, if it wasn't for my bro, I wouldn't have known. He's kind enough to do research on my car, mainly just cause he's a car guy and like's to know everything there is to know.

I found it in the manual. It mentions it in the maintenance section but indirectly. It says to change it "If equipped" like it was an option. I found out where it was due to forums like this.
By the way, I had my mother try to get one put in when she had her Focus in for service at the dealer.

be sure to reseal the cowl with silicone or something similar or you will get water leaks in the passenger side interior. there is alreade some sealant between the cowl and the windshield, but when you lift it up to put the filter in, it will most likely come off. if you're very carefull, maybe it wont.

Originally posted by sitlet just a note for anyone who is planning on doing this:

be sure to reseal the cowl with silicone or something similar or you will get water leaks in the passenger side interior. there is alreade some sealant between the cowl and the windshield, but when you lift it up to put the filter in, it will most likely come off. if you're very carefull, maybe it wont.

You are 100% right, you will ruin the seal when you remove the cowl. Make sure you get something very strong to form a new seal.

oh great... leaks to look forward to. Wish I read that before I put one in today. Broke one of the tabs too. This is one crapy design. not worth the effort to put one in that is for sure. Now I get to look forward to leaks.

oh great... leaks to look forward to. Wish I read that before I put one in today. Broke one of the tabs too. This is one crapy design. not worth the effort to put one in that is for sure. Now I get to look forward to leaks.

Hey, vanace , since I live in the rainy NW as well, help a brother out. What did you learn not to do?

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